Top 5 Fantasy Wide Receivers for 2015
Antonio Brown (5'10, 186LBS, age 27): Antonio Brown had an incredible 2014 season scoring the most fantasy points of any wide receiver in the NFL. His numbers are largely attributed to his ability to get open in space. Brown can be a return man, possession receiver, and a play maker. Even though WR2 Martavis Bryant is due to take some targets away from Brown still look for him to have a solid season worthy of a top tier draft pick.
Fantasy Points in 2014: 251.90
Total Yards in 2014: 1,698
Total Receptions i n 2014: 129
Total Touchdowns i n 2014: 13
Dez Bryant (6'2, 220LBS, age 26): With a new contract, Dez Bryant is ready to prove that he is the best wide receiver in the NFL. He is 26, with a tremendous chip on his shoulder after almost making a play that would have taken the Cowboys to the NFC Championships. Bryant scored more touchdowns in 2014 than any other wide receiver in the league thanks in part to his ability to get open even while blanketed in coverage. Look for Bryant this season to step over Calvin Johnson (29) as the premier wide receiver in the NFL.
Fantasy Points in 2014: 228.00
Total Yards in 2014: 1,320
Total Receptions i n 2014: 88
Total Touchdowns i n 2014: 16
Randall Cobb (5'10, 192LBS, age 24): Cobb should take over for the aging Jordy Nelson as the number 1 wide receiver in the Packers offense this year. Even though Nelson had a better 2014, Cobb's ability to fill multiple roles as a receiver cannot be denied. Cobb is also a returning which in PPR leagues can be a plus but his speed and youth will help propel him to the front of the pack.
Fantasy Points in 2014: 202.40
Total Yards in 2014: 1,287
Total Receptions i n 2014: 91
Total Touchdowns i n 2014: 12
Demaryius Thomas (6-3, 229LBS, age 27): Thomas had an incredible season last year, becoming Peyton Manning's favorite target. With the departure of Julius Thomas in the offseason, Demaryius is looking like the biggest and best scoring threat the Broncos have. The only chance Thomas's numbers fall is if Peyton Manning declines significantly, but with a brand new mega contract expect Demaryius to be worth every penny.
Fantasy Points in 2014: 229.90
Total Yards in 2014: 1,619
Total Receptions i n 2014: 111
Total Touchdowns i n 2014: 11
Mike Evans (6-5, 221LBS, age 21): Evans may be seen as a surprise on this list but thanks in part to a stellar 2014 season, on the Bucs... he made it. Evans might be the biggest receiver on this list so it is no surprise to see him be so dominant when fighting for a jump ball. Evans didn't have a quarterback last year so with Jameis Winston at the helm it is assumed his numbers will soar even if Winston's do not.
Fantasy Points in 2014: 177.10
Total Yards in 2014: 1,051
Total Receptions i n 2014: 68
Total Touchdowns i n 2014: 12
Honorable Mentions:
TY Hilton: Phillip Dorsett, Andre Johnson, and Donte Moncrief all play a factor into why TY is an honorable mention. TY is an explosive wide receiver however Andrew Luck has a ton of targets to choose from, Hilton is the most likely of those to get double covered.
Calvin Johnson: Calvin Johnson is a lot older than he was when he was on the Madden cover, his injury plagued campaign last season does not instill a ton of confidence this season. Plus the Lions are in the middle of a serious retooling campaign.
AJ Green: Green is the best receiver on the Bengals or "Bungles" and he is a pretty big target, however Andy Dalton's arm is not to be trusted. Dalton is the only reason I can think of to why Green is not a top 5 wide receiver in the NFL.
Jordy Nelson: Nelson is 30 and has quite the slew of young talent gunning for his spot as Aaron Rodgers go to wide receiver. That being said his quarterback is Aaron Rodgers and this will make a world of difference as he continues into "old" age.
Jeremy Maclin: Maclin is the only wide receiver on the Chiefs worthy of attention, period. He has a low scoring, game managing, quarterback in Alex smith however Maclin is a playmaker.
